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BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,100

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $15,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162021
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,700 $57,000 $57,700 $71,500 $52,730
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 550 550 550 550  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Interior Design Package       1,950  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500  
Cargo cover         130
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320    
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500 500  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 1,275 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,895
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Interior Design Package       1,775  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       455  
Cargo cover         124
Options (change) 15,450 15,450 15,450 12,200 2,125
Options (change) 14,050 14,050 14,050 11,095 2,019
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,245
Total Price $71,145 $73,445 $74,145 $84,695 $56,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,824
Model Year20162016201620162021
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T10
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19275/45-21
Total Price$71,145$73,445$74,145$84,695$56,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-2,900-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,145$71,495$72,195$81,795$55,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,050$10,650$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620162021
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera    $200
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Rear bumper protector    $40
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$9,380$11,330$11,330$12,280$10,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$2,900$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,810-1,810-2,690-38

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162021
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in119.1 in
Length193.2 in198.8 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height69.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.947.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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